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CEFR B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Curtail

Definition

To reduce or limit something, such as a right, a freedom, or an activity, often because of a problem or a lack of resources.

Example Sentences

1The government had to curtail some of its spending plans due to the economic crisis.
2Is the company planning to curtail its operations in the region?
3The new policy will curtail the rights of workers to strike.
4If the weather forecast is bad, we may have to curtail our outdoor activities.
5The lack of funding will force the charity to curtail its services to the community.

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